Child with Parent

Weekly Classes for Parents of 29 mo - 5 Year Olds

Follow your child's curiosities as they experience engaging centers.  Participate in a circle time filled with songs and movement followed by play time in our gym.  These classes follow the format for a typical ECFE class.  We look forward to seeing you!  Sibling care is available.  Registration required.

Each class includes:
• Parent–Child Time—Parents and children explore age-appropriate activities designed to enhance learning. Parents gain new ideas for things to do together at home with their children. This time includes a group “Circle Time” of songs and games.
• Parent Education—Licensed parent educators provide resources and guide group discussions about child development, parenting techniques, and current issues concerning today’s families.
• Children's Classroom—During parent discussion, children play and learn in a stimulating and caring environment with licensed early childhood teachers. They enjoy music, stories, group games, and creative play as they interact with other children their age.                     

Ages of January 1, 2024                                                                                                                                                                                   

Sibling Care—Quality childcare is available to provide a safe, caring and fun atmosphere for siblings not enrolled in daytime classes.

 

Discovery Time (click here to register)  29 mo - 3 years

Discovery Multi-Age  (click here to register) 29 mo - 5 years

Discovery Time for 2s and 3s (click here to register) 29 mo - 4 years 
 

Winter/Spring 2024
2-Hour Class Fee:

Income Fee
Under $35,000 Waived
$35,000 to $49,999 $102
$50,000 to $74,999 $153
$75,000 to $99,999 $213
$100,000 and above $272

Sibling Care $85 for income levels 2-3 and $119 for income levels 4-5.

 

ECFE Bridge to Preschool (click here to register)  33 months-5 years
A unique blend of parent-child time and peer group interaction offering an introductory preschool experience. Families registered for fall session will be given priority registration for winter/spring session. We are offering two sessions, Tuesday/Thursday and Monday/Tuesday/Wednesday.

Parent-Child Day: There is one Parent/Child day per week when parents attend with their children. The first hour is an opportunity for play, modeling social interactions, and participating in your child’s learning. The second-hour parents separate for fun, educational parent discussions around supporting their child’s development. Sibling care is available. Parent day for 2 day program is on Tuesdays.  Parent day for 3 day program is on Mondays

Child-Only Day: This is a drop-off day where your child will interact with peers led by a licensed early childhood teacher. An introduction to basic skills along with music, a story, and gym/outdoor time are included each day. Children will follow a typical preschool schedule and learn basic routines and expectations in preparation for preschool. Children working toward toilet training are welcome to attend. Parents will need to send a nut-free snack and drink to the morning Tuesday, Thursday class and a nut free lunch and drink for the afternoon Monday, Wednesday, Friday class.

Child must be 33 months by January 1, 2024. Class fees are payable in two equal payments per session. ECFE Room 108.

Fall 2023 Payment 1 class fee due at registration.  Payment 2 class fee will be processed on Oct. 24.

2 days a week Fall 2023 Session (2 payments)

Income Fee
Under $35,000 Waived
$35,000 to $49,999 $66
$50,000 to $74,999 $96
$75,000 to $99,999 $135
$100,000 and above $174

 

3 days a week Fall 2023 Session (2 payments)

Income Fee
Under $35,000 Waived
$35,000 to $49,999 $96
$50,000 to $74,999 $138
$75,000 to $99,999 $195
$100,000 and above $252

Sibling Care $30 for income levels 2-3 and $42 for income levels 4-5.

 

Winter/Spring 2024 Payment 1 class fee due at registration.  Payment 2 class fee will be processed in March 2024

2 days a week Winter/Spring 2024 Session (2 payments)

Income Fee
Under $35,000 Waived
$35,000 to $49,999 $94
$50,000 to $74,999 $136
$75,000 to $99,999 $192
$100,000 and above $247

 

3 days a week Winter/Spring 2024 Session (2 payments)

Income Fee
Under $35,000 Waived
$35,000 to $49,999 $136
$50,000 to $74,999 $196
$75,000 to $99,999 $276
$100,000 and above $357

 

Sibling Care $43 for income levels 2-3 and $60 for income levels 4-5.

 


Mixed age Pop-in and Play (register here) 1-5 years

Birth-5 years
Come join us for Pop-In and Play! Come at the beginning and stay until the end, or pop in and out when it is convenient for you. Sensory and art
experiences will vary. Families can make social connections in a casual, fun setting. ECFE teachers will be on hand to join in on the fun and answer any child development questions you may have. No preregistration is necessary.

$5.00/child/class

 

ECFE Children's Book Club (register here) 2 1/2-5 years

A non-separating ECFE opportunity for young children focused on the joy of stories. Each week we will read a new story and you will have opportunities to play with your child, using those opportunities to support their development and learning. Activities will support communication, comprehension, vocabulary, and other pre-literacy skills. Resources will be provided to support you in understanding how our play transforms into development and ways you can continue the learning at home. Sibling care is not available.

 

Family Yoga (register here) 2 1/2-5 years with adult

Enjoy play-based yoga while building self-regulation skills, increasing mindfulness, and enhancing breathing techniques. Come dressed to move and play. We will use movement, games, songs, stories, postures, and breath work during our time together. The last 15-20 minutes of our time is using the gym equipment for free play. Please no more than 2 children per adult. Sibling care is not available.

Registration Required (register under the child's name).  $12/per date